Zeigt Titel in Österreich & Ungarn

Lernen ist Wissen, Wissen ist Macht. In Geschichtsbüchern und in den Schulen wird so wenig über die jüngste Vergangenheit berichtet. Vom Kuckucksruf und den Sirenen der Luftangriffe, von der Besetzung Wiens spannt sich der bewegende Bogen der vielen spannenden Tondokumente der österreichischen Nachkriegsgeschichte über den Staatsvertrag 1955, den Ungarnaufstand und das Treffen Kennedy-Chrustschow in Wien bis zu Bruno Kreisky.

Lernen ist Wissen, Wissen ist Macht. In Geschichtsbüchern und in den Schulen wird so wenig über die jüngste Vergangenheit berichtet. Vom Kuckucksruf und den Sirenen der Luftangriffe, von der Besetzung Wiens spannt sich der bewegende Bogen der vielen spannenden Tondokumente der österreichischen Nachkriegsgeschichte über den Staatsvertrag 1955, den Ungarnaufstand und das Treffen Kennedy-Chrustschow in Wien bis zu Bruno Kreisky.

In autumn 1942, Anna Goldenberg's great-grandparents and one of their sons are deported to the Theresienstadt concentration camp. Hans, their elder son, survives by hiding in an apartment in the middle of Nazi-controlled Vienna. But this is no Anne Frank-like existence; teenage Hans passes time in the municipal library and buys standing-room tickets to the Vienna State Opera. Hans never sees his family again. Goldenberg reconstructs this unique story in magnificent reportage.

'A fabulous story guaranteed to capture people’s imagination' Mail on Sunday 'Stunningly descriptive, compelling writing. I was moved close to tears on several occasions.' Peter James, international bestselling crime writer In 1930, at the age of twenty-seven, Liesl Herbst was the Austrian...

"Oft taten wir nichts anderes als schauen. Zu schauen gab es immer etwas." Während der "Optionszeit" verließen viele Südtiroler Familien ihre Heimat, um in eigens errichteten Wohneinheiten in Österreich und Deutschland ein neues Zuhause zu finden. Margit Weiß wuchs in den Sechziger- und Siebzigerjahren in einer solchen Südtirolersiedlung auf. Mit den Augen eines Kindes betrachtet sie den damaligen Alltag und die illustren Persönlichkeiten in der Siedlung: Da gibt es den blumenpflückenden Herrn Maier, die Fani-Tant mit ihren Liebschaften oder den geliebten Großvater Carlo.

Brought to you by Penguin. *WINNER OF THE ORWELL PRIZE FOR POLITICAL WRITING 2024* A gripping reconstruction of the daring escape to freedom of hundreds of East Germans in the summer of 1989 and how it led to the fall of the Berlin Wall. 'A pivotal – and exhilarating – moment in 20th century...

Don't miss this opportunity to explore the enchanting world of the Balkans, Hungary, and Romania. Immerse yourself in the captivating stories, struggles, and triumphs that have forever changed the course of history in these fascinating regions.

De la mano de Juana La Loca desembarcó en España una dinastía extranjera que había hecho de los matrimonios entre parientes su seña de identidad en el resto de Europa. Los Habsburgo ("los Halcones") aterrizaron en la península y pusieron la hacienda y la infantería castellana a disposición de sus disparatadas empresas. Cada generación más endogámica; cada vez más chiflados. Carlos I, el depresivo; Felipe II, el imprudente; Felipe III, el ludópata; Felipe IV, el vicioso; Carlos II, el endemoniado.

Risolto il problema della successione con la "Prammatica sanzione" (1713), l'ascesa al trono d'Austria della figlia di Carlo VI, Maria Teresa d'Asburgo (1717-1780), aprì una fase di riforme anche per l'Austria. L'intero apparato di governo fu rinnovato, furono unificate le cancellerie d'Austria e di Boemia e le rispettive corti di appello. Maria Teresa fondò inoltre collegi per l'educazione e la formazione del personale statale.

Experience the intrigue and drama of Hungary's past as you dive into this captivating book. Learn about the country's turbulent history, filled with twists and turns, triumphs, and tragedies.

A Pulitzer Prize Winner and landmark book from one of the truly original scholars of our time: a magnificent revelation of turn-of-the-century Vienna where out of a crisis of political and social disintegration so much of modern art and thought was born. "Not only is it a splendid exploration of...

Uncover the gripping European history of a fiercely independent coastal nation forged in the fires of warring empires. Whether you are prepping for an upcoming Adriatic adventure or fueling your daily commute with epic geopolitical drama, this tense and dramatic narrative drops you directly into...

Experience the sweeping rise and dramatic fall of a European dynasty that conquered nations and defined classical music. Perfect for an educational commute, this immersive historical journey transports you to the grand courts of Central Europe. Witness how a medieval frontier became a...

Witness a marginal military outpost transform into the epic epicenter of European history and imperial grandeur. Perfect for an educational commute, this immersive journey traces the dramatic evolution of a legendary city along the Danube. Watch as border conflicts and dynastic ambitions forge a...

Experience the dramatic rise and fall of a sprawling empire in this sweeping European history of music, power, and war. Perfect for your daily commute, this narrative transforms a lonely Roman frontier post into a dazzling stage for monarchs and musical geniuses. Feel the turbulent mood of a...

Trace the dramatic rise and fall of an empire in this immersive urban history of Europe's greatest capital. Perfect for an educational commute or pre-travel listening, this vivid chronological journey transforms grand palaces and coffeehouses into a living theater of power, war, and cultural...

Witness the dramatic fall of a multinational empire as surging nationalism sparks the origins of World War I. Perfect for your morning commute, this tense historical narrative explores the fragile house of cards that was Central Europe. Discover how medieval border lords forged a sprawling...

Step onto the ultimate battlefield of European military history and experience the epic sieges that halted a superpower. As the Ottoman war machine marches toward a strategically crucial outpost, soldiers and civilians alike brace for a desperate last stand. This gripping geopolitical showdown...

Experience the gripping European history of a resilient nation fighting for survival against rival empires. Perfect for your morning commute, this dramatic narrative plunges you into a thousand-year geopolitical struggle where East meets West. Discover how fierce tribes transformed into a...

Experience a gripping European history of empire, siege, and survival at the turbulent crossroads of East and West. Trace the epic transformation of frontier settlements on the Danube into a modern metropolis forged by constant conflict. Perfect for your daily commute, this vivid narrative...